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ABC Extends Contract With Jimmy Kimmel Through Fall 2019

ABC Network announced today a three-year contract renewal with Jimmy Kimmel through Fall 2019. The successful late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is currently in its 14th season, making Kimmel the longest-running host among his contemporaries. During its run, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Series. Kimmel will also return to host the Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC, on September 18. Fueled by signature bits, including “Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” and “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has amassed a staggering 4.5 billion views on YouTube, with over 7.7 million subscribers to their dedicated channel. Kimmel also recently announced his intention to run for Vice President. For more info, visit www.JK4VP.com. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs weeknights from Hollywood at 11:35/10:35c on ABC.

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Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with 4.5 billion views and 7.7 million subscribers on the show’s YouTube channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”